Indian Armed forces medal 20 Years Long Service

Century 20th Century
Nationality Indian
TYPE MEDALLION
The 20 Years Long Service Medal is awarded to personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, of all ranks, on completion of unblemished service of twenty years
The medal is circular in shape and is made of cupronickel. On the obverse is the National Emblem with the words 20 Years Long Service in English and Hindi. On the reverse are the coats of arms of the three services – the sword, the anchor and the wings, all beneath a rising sun. The ribbon is red, dark blue and light blue colours in equal parts in that order
Type Military long service medal
Country India
Eligibility All ranks of the Indian Armed Forces
Established 19 April 1971
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 30 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round with a loop (Fitted to a horizontal bar with standard fittings)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment
Obverse The front of the medal features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the national motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ below it. The inscription ’20 YEARS LONG SERVICE’
Reverse The reverse side of the medal depicts the coats of arms of the three services – the sword, the anchor and the wings, all beneath a rising sun